In a renewed effort to accelerate the elimination of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Oyo State, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI), with support from UNICEF Nigeria, convened a one-day capacity strengthening workshop for 40 justice sector actors in Olorunsogo Local Government Area. Held in Igbeti, the training brought together critical justice and security stakeholders including officers...

As part of ongoing efforts to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and promote gender equality in Oyo State, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI), with the support of UNICEF Nigeria and in collaboration with the Oyo State Ministry of Education, has successfully conducted a one-day training for 100 adolescent boys in Igbeti, Olorunsogo Local Government Area. The...

On Friday, September 19, 2025, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria, with support from UNICEF and the Oyo State Government, hosted a one-day workshop on ethical survivor-sensitization, story documentation, and content production on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The event took place at the Film Theater, Ministry of Information and Orientation, Secretariat, Ibadan. The workshop united journalists, CSOs, media...

Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) is inviting dedicated and passionate community members to apply as Community-Based Child Protection (CBCP) Members in Oluyole, Ido, Olorunsogo, and Saki East LGAs of Oyo State. This is a unique opportunity to strengthen grassroots action against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), promote positive child protection practices, and advance women’s rights in your...

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains one of the most harmful traditional practices threatening the health, rights, and dignity of girls across Nigeria. Ending FGM is not just a responsibility—it is a collective action that requires the voice and power of communities, networks, and institutions working hand in hand. Join us today Sunday, 7th September 2025...

Are you passionate about making a difference? Join Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria for a Medical Outreach for FGM Survivors happening in Ibadan, Oyo State. Date: Saturday, 6th September 2025Venue: Pegba Community, Ibadan We’re calling on:👩‍⚕️ Nurses | 👨‍⚕️ Doctors | 💊 Pharmacists | 🎙️ Media Practitioners | 📚 Health Educators This outreach will provide free healthcare...

In a renewed push to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and Violence Against Children (VAC), the Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI), in collaboration with the Oyo State Government, with support from UNICEF Nigeria, has rolled out new interventions aimed at protecting women and children, while empowering former practitioners of harmful traditional practices through...

In the heart of Ayete, Ibarapa and Oke-Ogun land, Oyo State, Chief Ifajimi Ojoawo Olaoniye is more than just a revered traditional figure — he is a living bridge between age-old customs and transformative change. Known as the Baare Awo of Ibarapa and Oke-Ogun, Oluwo of Ayete, Aranse Awo of Igboora, and Odofin at the...

Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria, in collaboration with the Oyo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion and with the support of UNICEF Nigeria, convened a one-day orientation and engagement meeting with Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs), Patent Medicine Vendors (PMVs), and Community Health Workers (CHWs) on the elimination of the medicalization of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM),...

In a bold move to end one of the most entrenched harmful traditional practices in Nigeria, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI), in collaboration with the Oyo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion and with support from UNICEF Nigeria, convened a one-day high-level advocacy meeting with influential community leaders from across Olorunsogo LGA. The meeting,...